Inspirit Foundation works to build a pluralist Canada.

We define pluralism as the energetic engagement with diversity, active seeking of understanding across lines of difference, and the nurturing of constructive dialogue that contributes to a deep sense of belonging. In a pluralist society, people of different beliefs and backgrounds can participate equally, coexist peacefully, and thrive together.

About Inspirit

We advance racial, social and economic justice by investing our assets and funding media and arts for change.

We believe equity is the foundation of a pluralist society. We work to challenge exclusion and discrimination and strive towards the creation of fair access and outcomes. Across our work, we help build narrative power and challenge the systemic barriers that dictate whose voices count.

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Funding

We fund Canadian organizations that help build narrative power and challenge systemic barriers that dictate whose voices count.

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Priority Areas

We prioritize work that builds equitable narrative, advances Indigenous sovereignty and reconciliation, and challenges Islamophobia.

Grant Categories

We offer up to 30 grants per year, distributed across research, project, and organizational grant categories.

Grants Database

Inspirit distributes grants to Canadian-based organizations, primarily within the arts and media sectors. Meet our granting partners.

Impact Investing

We recognize that impact investing is an important tool for change. We invest in organizations whose values align with our mission and whose work contributes to systemic change.

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We recognize that impact investing is an important tool for change.

100%

At Inspirit we are committed to a 100% impact portfolio, with the goal of leveraging our full asset base for financial returns and positive social and environmental impact.

$35 million

Currently, Inspirit holds a total of $35 million in active impact investments.

12

Impact investing is an emerging field and we are keen to support mission-aligned organizations. This openness to discovery allowed us to be the first investor on 12 projects.

9%

Impact investing can drive both financial returns and positive impact. Our portfolio has outperformed benchmark by 9%.

Insights

Funding Journalism: A Guide to Philanthropic Support for Canadian Media

29.02.2024

Funding Journalism: A Guide to Philanthropic Support for Canadian Media provides practical tools for Canadian media interested in exploring philanthropy as a revenue source.

Impact Investing Op-ed in The Globe and Mail

Jory Cohen, Inspirit’s Director of Finance and Impact Investment, wrote an opinion editorial for The Globe and Mail around the benefits of impact investing.

Vigil Held in Honour of Fallen Journalists

Over 100 attendees and journalists gathered in solidarity to mourn and honour the journalists who have been killed in Gaza, Israel, and Lebanon since the events of October 7.

CEO Update | March 2024

Read our latest CEO Update, as originally published in Inspirit Foundation’s Winter 2024 newsletter.

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